Yes, you have a different problem caused by a driver that is not supported or provided by Ubuntu. That makes this bug Invalid for the 'Ubuntu' task.
My only suggestions are:
1. Subscribe to bug 1189721.
2. Try replacing the wireless card in the laptop with a different card, ideally made by Intel. Because it looks like RT3290 might never be supported in Linux.
Yes, you have a different problem caused by a driver that is not supported or provided by Ubuntu. That makes this bug Invalid for the 'Ubuntu' task.
My only suggestions are:
1. Subscribe to bug 1189721.
2. Try replacing the wireless card in the laptop with a different card, ideally made by Intel. Because it looks like RT3290 might never be supported in Linux.